Beginner Off-Road Trails Near San Saba, Texas

Cutting from Hwy 16 to Hwy 190 around the town of San Saba and over the San Saba River, this quick drive offers beautiful views of the Texas countryside. A long straight stretch through grazing…
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Beginning just south of the town of Goldthwaite, the trail begins at Ranch Road 3023 off of Hwy 16. A few miles of paved road abruptly ends and becomes a dirt road leading south towards…
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Meander through the north end of the Texas Hill Country along Cherokee Creek following unpaved county roads. Starting in the small town of Cherokee, this trail begins by turning onto County Road 409 from Hwy…
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Step off the beaten path and explore the area flanking the Colorado River between San Saba and Goldthwaite. Starting near Hwy 190 in Lometa, this trail begins with a short dirt stretch and then transitions…
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This is an easy gravel road that runs from FM 574 to FM 500. It's close to Goldthwaite, Brownwood, and San Saba, Texas. What makes the trail worth driving is the Regency Bridge which crosses…
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Take a quick detour off of Hwy 16 to stroll through the Flat Top wind farm between Goldthwaite and Priddy. With a total of 100 wind turbines, this site can produce up to 200 megawatts…
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This trail is a scenic side trip to the Texas Hill Country Tour or the Texas Traverse. The roads are mostly graded dirt but flank the river's cool waters, making it a perfect detour if…
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Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, this scenic 4.9-mile dirt and gravel trail runs along County Road 315 and offers a peaceful drive with sweeping countryside views. In March and April, the…
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House Mountain Road offers a nice drive through the heart of the Texas Hill Country. It connects FM 2323 and State Highway 87 via a scenic stretch of Loyal Valley Road and House Mountain Road.…
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Simonsville Road offers a picturesque 8.5-mile trek through the Texas Hill Country, located just off State Highway 87 near Mason. This scenic backroad is not technically challenging under dry conditions, making it an ideal choice…
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Texas is known for many things, but mountainous terrain isn't one of them. Endless miles of plains and prairies seem to stretch in all directions, yet tucked away in the heart of state is an…
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Trail #14 on K2 paper map. Honey Creek Trail is an easy road for the stock vehicle. It is a scenic access to more difficult areas, and can be run either direction. Starting near the…
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Easy Street starts off of Honey Creek Trail and is a very short, easy dirt trail that runs along a dry creek bottom and is a crossover to other trails in the park. Along the…
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Trail #7 on K2 paper map. This section is a sandy road with deep wash-outs from erosion, and a few rocky spots. You can run it in either direction, and gain access to many trailheads.…
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Trail #16 on the K2 paper map. Easy road, but rocky and rough with monster size rocks. Access to Cyclops, Bluebonnet Gang and King of the Hill area. Easter Eggs can be traveled either direction.
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Bluebonnet Gang can be accessed from Easter Egg Trail or the Park's Ranch Road. It is a dirt/rock Green-rated easy trail, however, it has a Blue-rated moderate obstacle at the very beginning (or end depending…
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The first 1.7 miles are lightly paved, and then it quickly turns into dirt. There are multiple low water crossings on this road, and one river crossing. The river bottom is a large limestone slab…
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Maintained dirt road with two low water crossings. The larger water crossing is concrete on the bottom. Oversized single vehicle width road with plenty of room to pull off to the side if another car…
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At just 0.3 miles in length, this trail is more of an obstacle in itself. Most of the trail has large erosion down the middle that will test the limits of just about any suspension…
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Park Road 1 is the main access road in Hidden Falls Adventure Park, with all other park roads branching off from it. This road provides direct access to tent camping, RV sites, and cabins located…
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Valley Road is an excellent beginner-friendly trail that runs parallel to a much more difficult section of FM TRO. The trail is primarily dirt and gravel, with a few gentle twists and turns that keep…
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This is a great starter trail for anyone new to off-roading! With light climbs, turns, and dirt conditions this is an awesome trail to get newbies, and others accustomed to the trails and terrain that…
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Park Road 4 is the primary access road used to reach the designated ATV and UTV areas of the park. This road also serves as a connector to FM TRO, which is the only full-size…
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This is an easy dirt/rock trail with no real obstacles. Any type of vehicle can ride this trail, unless it is wet--then you would need 4-wheel drive. The trail meanders through cedar trees in the…
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Park Road 2 is primarily used to access the full-size vehicle portion of the park. The majority of full-size vehicle trails connect directly to this road, making it very convenient for linking multiple trails in…
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Old Baldy is one of several scenic overlooks in the park and is located near the camping areas in Area A. This spot is popular for photos and features a posing pad at the top.…
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This trail is an easy crossover between one of the main park roads and other, more challenging trails. It ends at International Highway, which has a rating of 5 due to the drop-in, but has…
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This is a great starter trail for anyone new to offroading! With light climbs, turns, and dirt conditions, this is an awesome trail to get newbies, kids, and others accustomed to the trails and terrain…
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North Spur is a connecting trail that links Park Road 2 to the trail known as North Pole. It is primarily used to bypass some of the more difficult sections of North Pole and Say…
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